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Once one of the West's most prosperous copper mining towns, Bisbee is now a modern artists' colony perched on picturesque hillsides. Visit the The Lavender Pit , historic Brewery Gulch and the many fascinating galleries and shops. Bisbee is the seat of Cochise County government and an Arizona Main Street City. You'll want to stop at the Bisbee Visitor Center before you start exploring.

About 30 miles south of Sierra Vista at an altitude of over 5000 feet, Old Bisbee , a National Historic Landmark, offers visitors a unique sense of living history. See the open pit mine to experience the history of copper, or experience what it was like to be a copper miner by taking the Queen Mine Tour. Learn the special geology of the area at the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum. Visit the many specialty shops featuring arts, crafts and culinary delights.